Construction Laborers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $37,770 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $30,940
90th percentile $49,470
Employed locally 7,890
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,940
    25th
    $35,540
    50th (median)
    $37,770
    75th
    $45,190
    90th
    $49,470

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 51% Median Construction Laborers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $40,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,510
    Odessa, TX $37,830
    Waco, TX $37,390

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,530
    Carpenters$47,670
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in San Antonio, TX is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.61 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in San Antonio, TX is 19.2% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in San Antonio?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,940 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,540.